Portuguese Phrase
Evita bebidas açucaradas e doces processados.
Meaning
The sentence is a direct recommendation to stay away from sugary drinks and processed sweets. It is often used in health‑related contexts to encourage healthier eating habits.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving dietary advice, discussing nutrition with friends or family, or reading health‑related articles and campaigns.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Evitabebidasaçucaradasedocesprocessados
Imperative (tu) vs. Formal
In Brazilian Portuguese the informal imperative for 'tu' is the same as the present indicative (e.g., 'evita'), while the formal/neutral imperative uses the subjunctive form 'evite'.
Adjective Agreement
Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify: 'açucaradas' (feminine plural) with 'bebidas', and 'processados' (masculine plural) with 'doces'.
Coordinating Conjunction 'e'
The conjunction 'e' links two noun phrases; no comma is needed before it.
🗨In Conversation
Estou tentando melhorar minha alimentação.
I'm trying to improve my diet.
Então, evita bebidas açucaradas e doces processados.
Then, avoid sugary drinks and processed sweets.
✕Common Mistakes
Evite bebidas açucaradas e doces processados.
Using 'evite' is the formal/neutral imperative; 'evita' is informal (tu) and may sound too casual in some contexts.
Evita bebidas açucaradas e doces processado.
The adjective must agree with the plural noun 'doces', so it should be 'processados'.
Evita bebidas açucaradas, e doces processados.
Do not place a comma before 'e' when linking two items.
↔Alternatives
Não consuma bebidas açucaradas nem doces industrializados.
Do not consume sugary drinks nor industrialized sweets.
Fuja de refrigerantes e guloseimas processadas.
Steer clear of sodas and processed treats.
Prefira água e frutas frescas em vez de doces industrializados.
Prefer water and fresh fruit instead of processed sweets.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, soft drinks, sweetened juices, and packaged candies are ubiquitous, especially at festas and street fairs. Public health campaigns (e.g., 'Saúde na Mesa') frequently use phrases like this to combat rising rates of obesity and diabetes. When speaking to older generations, a softer tone such as 'Seria bom reduzir' may be better received.